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How can your actions help adult learners achieve success?
Adult learners have a variety of reasons for pursuing online coursework. Most
are already members of the workforce and the sole-supporters of their
families. This lesson introduces adult learning theory and focuses on the
nature of adult learners and their expectations for online learning. As a result,
you will have a greater understanding of adult learners that will help you to
foster a positive learning experience within your courses.
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Adult Learning Theory
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The art and science of adult learning is referred to as

Andragogy. Dr. Malcolm Knowles is often referred to
as the father of andragogy. He was a well-known
educator known most prominently for his research
and theories on adult learning in which he
distinguishes the differences in learning styles of
childhood and adulthood learners. Knowles view
was that each learner possesses autonomy,
freedom, and the desire to grow intellectually.
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Knowles basic assumptions about adult learners evolved from research on

psychological changes that occur during the maturing process. They include:
Self-concept: They progress from being dependent to becoming selfdirected.
Experience. They have accumulated experiences which provide an
increasing resource for learning.
Readiness to learn. They are more interested in learning about topics
that have immediate relevance to their lives.
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Orientation to Learning. They want to gather

knowledge for immediate use, and are more
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Motivation to learn: They are motivated by

intrinsic incentives such as self-esteem,
curiosity, achievement, and accomplishment.
Relevance. They need to know why they need
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Who are Adult Learners?
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Adult learners, also referred to as non-traditional students, currently

represent a significant portion of the student population in higher education
today. These learners are usually at least 25 years old and characterized
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Delayed entry to college after high school graduation

Responsible for dependents
Head of a single-parent household
Financially independent
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Juggling multiple life roles

(employee, spouse, parent,
caregiver, etc.) while attending
school, presents considerable
challenges relative to a
students availability for
educational pursuits as well as
participation in other activities.
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How are Adult Learners Different?
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Adult learners do not look at education in the same way that younger
learners do. There are distinct differences between the traditional-age
learners (18-24) and adult learners.
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Younger learners focus on completing courses

regardless of how they might relate to their
future goals. Because of their age, they look at
education as something that is expected to
prepare for the future. They may not have
decided on a path they might take for the future,
so they may not need to immediately apply the
information that they learn. Theyre usually
dependent on others to design their learning and
may not accept responsibility for their own
learning. They usually accept new information
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On the other hand, adult learners look for education to take them
from where they are to where they want to be in their lives, and
they have specific results in mind. If they feel the education they
are receiving is not going to lead to the results they want, they may
not continue.
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Adults are self-directed and often will not depend on others for
direction. They do not accept information at face value, but may
prefer to try it out before they accept it. They want education that
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As they have accumulated much experience and knowledge

over the years, adults possess a variety of learning styles and
expect to be treated with respect in their interactions with their
instructors. They prefer to have clearly outlined expectations for
their courses and will likely challenge the ideas of others.
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Adults respond well to theories and concepts that can be applied

to relevant problems. As a result, they look for a variety of
learning media and activities that can be applied through the use
of case studies and problem-solving groups.
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To get a better understanding of how adult

learners view the importance of their education
and how they might respond to their instructors
actions in the real world, read this scenario.
Jane is a typical example of an online adult
learner whose educational experience was
impacted by the actions of one of her instructors.
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Meet Jane
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Jane is the single mother of two beautiful little girls, ages 6 and 8. At 32, she is a full-time assistant at a construction company and the sole provider for
her two little girls.
Jane is an exemplary employee who is valued and well respected. Her supervisor, as well as the project managers, often seek her advice. She knows
that a project manager position will be available within the next 18 months due to a retirement, and she really wants to get the job because it would
greatly improve her financial status. To be considered for the job, though, she will need to complete her bachelors degree. Jane was ecstatic when she
learned that she been accepted into the accelerated online business program at XYZ University.
Jane loved her first two business courses. The information she needed for her class was available online two weeks before the first day of class. The
instructors provided lots of feedback and her courses were extremely interesting. She was amazed by the fact that she could immediately apply her
new knowledge to her work environment.
Jane could not wait to begin her third course! She soon discovered, though, that the instructor did not provide the same level of information and
activity as her previous instructors. While her other instructors had posted their syllabi and other information two weeks prior to the class start, the
third instructor had not made any posts at all. On the first day of class, there was no syllabus or introduction. There were no directions on where to
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she decided to continue and assured herself this was not a common occurrence.
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Jane had a decision to make.

She enjoyed her business courses at XYZ University, but her experience
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Given the information you have learned

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Option 1
Jane dropped the course and withdrew from the institution. She had
researched other online universities and found one with an excellent
reputation that offered the same degree she was already working on. Several
of the project managers at her company graduated from ABC University and
had great experiences with instructors. Transferring to this school would allow
her to complete her degree well within her schedule, and she would be
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Jane decided to make the best of a bad situation and continue with the next
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Adult learners have specific expectations with regard to their
educational experience. They expect to get meaningful results
for the time, effort, and sacrifice they put into their education;
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Adult learners look for education to take them from where

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You should now be able to identify the

characteristics of adult learners. Lets do a quick
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characteristic.
Sometimes referred to as a non-traditional student.

Each learner possesses autonomy, freedom, and
the desire to grow intellectually.
Why do I need to learn this information?
An important resource for learning.
An interest in learning about subjects that have
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Incentives such as self-esteem, curiosity,
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Now that you have a better understanding of

the nature of adult learners and their
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Keesee, G. S. (2010, October 10). AndragogyAdult learning theory. Retrieved from
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Rochester Institute of Technology. (n.d.). Adult learners. Retrieved from

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Operationalizing Your Online Course

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Operationalizing Your Online Course

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Operationalizing Your Online Course

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Who are Adult Learners?

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Delayed entry to college after high school graduation

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